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THE I SR I SCRAP YEARBOOK
2016
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consumed globally in 2011 and 233 million tons of recovered
paper and fiber worldwide were consumed in 2012. In
addition, PlasticsEurope reports that 7.7 million tons of plastic
scrap were consumed globally in 2013. The following charts
provide updated snapshots of where recycled commodities
are being shipped and consumed by the major scrap
commodities and markets around the globe.
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EU-28 China USA
Japan Korea Turkey Russia
Ferrous Scrap Use by Major Consumer,
2015 (million metric tons)
Source:Bureau of International Recycling